Caltrans District 3
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Caltrans District 3, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Caltrans District 3 Job Posting: Asphalt Materials Engineer Department of Transportation JC-496700 Asphalt Materials Engineer TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL) $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/7/2025 Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer Civil serves as a technical expert in the field of asphalt binder and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing within the Office of Central Laboratory (OCL), Asphalt Binder & HMA Branch. The Transportation Engineer Civil will be responsible for managing the Caltrans' Asphalt Supplier Certification Program and Job Mix Formula Prequalification Program, participating in the Pavement & Materials Partnering Committee (PMPC) working groups to develop and update specifications and test methods related to asphalt pavements, and serves as the Quality Manager for the Asphalt Binder and HMA Laboratories. The incumbent ensures the laboratories' accreditation from AASHTO resource and Independent Assurance remain in good standing, is responsible for updating quality manuals and procedures, and also assists in managing new and existing Authorized Materials Lists (AMLs) of products used in asphalt pavements. PARF# 59-6-215 / JC-496700 Minimum Qualifications
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination. For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G Working Conditions
Position located at
5900 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state. In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas. Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Desirable Qualifications: In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: A PE license is desired. Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact:
Shirley Panugaling (279) 599-8482 shirley.panugaling@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact:
Kanchan Shahi (916) 825-4251 kanchan.shahi@dot.ca.gov EEO: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov Important Application Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-496700), PARF# 59-6-215 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) must be included on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Caltrans District 3 Job Posting: Asphalt Materials Engineer Department of Transportation JC-496700 Asphalt Materials Engineer TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL) $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/7/2025 Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer Civil serves as a technical expert in the field of asphalt binder and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing within the Office of Central Laboratory (OCL), Asphalt Binder & HMA Branch. The Transportation Engineer Civil will be responsible for managing the Caltrans' Asphalt Supplier Certification Program and Job Mix Formula Prequalification Program, participating in the Pavement & Materials Partnering Committee (PMPC) working groups to develop and update specifications and test methods related to asphalt pavements, and serves as the Quality Manager for the Asphalt Binder and HMA Laboratories. The incumbent ensures the laboratories' accreditation from AASHTO resource and Independent Assurance remain in good standing, is responsible for updating quality manuals and procedures, and also assists in managing new and existing Authorized Materials Lists (AMLs) of products used in asphalt pavements. PARF# 59-6-215 / JC-496700 Minimum Qualifications
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination. For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G Working Conditions
Position located at
5900 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state. In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas. Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Desirable Qualifications: In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: A PE license is desired. Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact:
Shirley Panugaling (279) 599-8482 shirley.panugaling@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact:
Kanchan Shahi (916) 825-4251 kanchan.shahi@dot.ca.gov EEO: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov Important Application Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-496700), PARF# 59-6-215 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) must be included on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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